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What Got You Here Won't Get You Thereby Marshall Goldsmith - Aug, 2015Let’s dive into one of my favorite coaching exercises. This exercise will help you determine where you are and who you want to become. I love this exercise. I hope you do too!
First imagine you’re 95 years old. You’re just about to die. You’re given a gift. To go back in time, to this moment and to tell yourself what was really important and what wasn’t, what really mattered and what didn’t. What advice would this wise “old...

5 Productivity Hacks to Reach Inbox Zero & Reclaim Controlby Melody Wilding - Aug, 2015When was the last time your inbox was empty?
Sometimes I feel as if I spend the entire day just answering emails, without ever finding the time to get to more important projects and tasks.
When it comes to email, there’s an inherent pressure and urgency to the task. It’s easy to feel as if we should be constantly checking emails and responding quickly…or we risk the potential of being seen as lazy, unorganized, and unpro...

AIIM Reports Slow Uptake of Paper-Free Processesby Alexandra Levit - Aug, 2015Paper-free is catching on, but not as quickly as you’d think.
Last year, the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) surveyed over 500 constituents to learn more about the adoption of paper-free processes. In the research, 68 percent of respondents said they believe paper-centric processes to be unacceptable, yet 21 percent find their paper use to be increasing.
Although the thousands of external paper do...

Leadership Lessons I Learned This Summerby Caroline Dowd-Higgins - Aug, 2015I turned my participation at the National Speakers Association convention into a hybrid getaway. NSA was a transformative learning experience to help me grow my business and a wonderful way to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Washington, DC.
I knew I would glean great info about how to grow as a global public speaker and to further hone my brand and public awareness at NSA. What I did not expect was the extraordinar...

Resume Tips I: Nine Facts about Accomplishmentsby Robin Schlinger - Aug, 2015To begin, we should define that word “accomplishment.” Here are three examples of what a resume accomplishment is and is not:
◾An accomplishment is not the same as a task. For example, the task is “filing”; the accomplishment is computerizing 5 years of paper files to make access more efficient and widespread throughout the company.
◾An accomplishment is not the same as a skill. For example, the skill is the...

Does Computer Monitor Setup Improve Productivity?by Alexandra Levit - Jul, 2015Remember when the only people to use more than one monitor were designers, programmers, and gamers? In the last five years, multiple monitor use has entered mainstream business to the point that if organizations have the money and the space, theyfre providing average employees with tricked-out monitor configurations. The question is, does this actually improve onefs productivity?
I have been using the 24 desktop monito...

How Far Back Should I Go On My Executive Resume? 4 Rarely-Discussed Strategiesby Lisa Rangel - Jul, 2015As with most tactical executive resume development questions, the question “How Far Back Should I Go On My Executive Resume?” is no exception in receiving the “It depends” answer. However, these are the X guidelines we use in making decisions on how much do we include and how far do we go back on resumes for executive-level clients with 15 to 35 years of work experience.
Generally speaking, we recommend focusing on the most...

How to Move on After a Job Rejectionby Melody Wilding - Jul, 2015The resume that goes off into the online application ether.
The call for a second interview that never comes.
The rejection letter from your dream job that hits you like a ton of bricks.
No matter what stage you are at in the job search process, it’s likely that rejection has reared its ugly head in your direction. Being turned down for a role you really want is never fun, and it sure can tank your confidence.
And...

Managing Your Job Huntby Robin Schlinger - Jul, 2015When you enter the job market, whether or not voluntarily, you may be overwhelmed by advice, options, and technologies. You may be panicked by the need to find a job—any job—quickly. You may experience difficulty matching your qualifications and goals with the positions available in the marketplace. Here are four steps you can take to bring a chaotic job search under control:
◾ Write down the skills and accomplishment...

Designing for Millennials: Is That Really a Thing?by Lindsey Pollak - Jul, 2015There’s no question millennials are the hot target market these days — and many companies have decided that designing for millennials is a ticket to success. Take the recent Whole Foods announcement about its new store concept, aimed at millennials with “modern, streamlined design, innovative technology, and a curated selection” of lower-priced organic and natural foods.
Like many others, I read about the new store concept...

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